Organizations around the world trust Certified Internal Auditors, or CIAs, to complete internal audits that are meticulously thorough, ethically accurate, and precisely detailed. To maintain this standard of accuracy and stay up to date on best practices, CIAs must fulfill annual CIA CPE requirements.

Whether you’ve chosen an accounting major and want to know what the future holds or are considering a shift into the profession, exploring accounting careers is an important step in defining your direction. We've here consolidated a comprehensive source of accounting career paths, designations, specializations, and more; plus additional links to explore areas of particular interest. Start here to explore careers in accounting.

If you're ready to build your expertise and move forward in your career, accounting certifications and licenses are an excellent way to stand out in the profession.

Once you have put in the work to pass the exam and become an Enrolled Agent (EA), jeopardizing your title by failing to complete continuing education (CE) requirements is simply not an option. Learn more about the Enrolled Agent CE requirements and how you can fulfill these credits, build your skills, and maintain your credential.Before you dive in, check out Becker's top Enrolled Agent CE courses to help you meet your requirements. 

Learn about 2026 CPA Exam changes and the new CPA Exam blueprint from the AICPA.

This guest blog features the advice of Stephanie Ng, CPA. She is an experienced public accountant and published author of the book How to Pass the CPA Exam. Full bio below. 

As an accounting and finance professional, you’re tracking a lot of things at once. It’s easy for lines to blur, but when it comes to your budget vs forecast, you don’t want to get mixed up. Learn the difference between each vital business tool. Summary A budget plans the organization's finances and resource allocation, while a forecast predicts future financial conditions and is consistently measured against the budget to refine business operations. 

Accounting technology has raced beyond the general ledger module inside an ERP to encompass a multidimensional stack that spans cloud data platforms, robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI), permissioned blockchains, cybersecurity tooling, and specialized audit-documentation standards.

The National Association of Black Accountants, or NABA, Inc., is a not-for-profit accounting organization that aims to serve and represent Black accountants and CPAs and help Black professionals reach their career goals. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring accountant, NABA connects you with people and resources that help you grow. But more than just, “What is NABA?”, what does NABA stand for as an organization and how can you get involved? 

Beginning your accounting career is exciting and perhaps even a bit intimidating: you want to start in a role that you can perform well with your current skillsets, but that gives you room to learn and grow, with people and a company that match your working style and values. While it’s important to remember that your starting role is just that—your beginning—it’s also worth looking carefully to find a position that makes you excited about growing in the profession. Learning more about accounting entry-level jobs and how you can find the best one for you.